Rutherford's Nuclear Transmutation

14N + 4He → 17O + 1H

Visão geral

In 1919, Ernest Rutherford achieved the first artificial nuclear transmutation by bombarding nitrogen-14 with alpha particles to produce oxygen-17 and a proton. This proved that elements could be transformed into other elements, realizing the ancient alchemists' dream of transmutation.

Participantes

Papel Substância Coeficiente Estado
Reagente Nitrogen N 1 (g)
Reagente Helium He 1 (g)
Produto Oxygen O 1 (g)
Produto Hydrogen H 1 (g)

Exemplo do cotidiano

Rutherford's experiment proved the alchemists' dream of transforming one element into another was possible, though not in the way they imagined.

Importância industrial

Esta descoberta abriu o campo da física nuclear, levando à energia nuclear, medicina nuclear e ciência dos aceleradores de partículas.

Propriedades

Tipo
Nuclear
Reversível
Não
Energia
Endotérmico
ΔH
120000000,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Rutherford's Nuclear Transmutation?
The balanced equation is: ¹⁴N + ⁴He → ¹⁷O + ¹H.
What type of reaction is Rutherford's Nuclear Transmutation?
Rutherford's Nuclear Transmutation is a nuclear reaction.
Is Rutherford's Nuclear Transmutation exothermic or endothermic?
Rutherford's Nuclear Transmutation is endothermic (absorbs energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is 120000000.0 kJ/mol.